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Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 November 2021. It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Babcock International: CHC Helicopter

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when the Competition and Markets Authority plans to reach a decision on whether to launch a phase two investigation of CHC’s takeover of Babcock International’s offshore oil and gas crew transportation services.

Answer

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is responsible for assessing the risks and benefits of mergers and acquisitions in relation to competition in the UK, is a non-ministerial department which works independently from BEIS.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
80984
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Offshore industry Transport Takeovers Babcock International CHC Helicopter
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk